Cheddar Potato Soup

This is so good. My mouth is already watering! I wanted to make some this weekend but hubby says wait until cooler weather. I don't know if I can wait that long...

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  small  white onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 5  cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3  cups water
• 3  cups milk, divided
• 4  teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 lb  cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

1. In large dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in 2 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining 1 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
4. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
5. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.